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1900 participate in Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2024

Shillong, Nov 24(UNI) From civilians to armed forces and police personnel participated in the 4th edition of the “Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2024" at the Headquarters of Directorate General Assam Rifles here in Meghalaya on Sunday to promote the "Fit India Movement".
Marathoners from 28 States and 3 Union Territories with over 1900 participants consisting of all genders and age categories displayed the spirit of unity in diversity and promoted National Unity.
Legendary International Boxer MC Mary Kom (Former Member of Rajya Sabha) was the brand ambassador of the event and participated in the 10 km run.
The event was conducted against the backdrop of the scenic and majestic hills of East Khasi district at Laitkor and was graced by several dignitaries from the Government, Armed Forces, and volunteers from all over the country.
The Half Marathon was in three categories, Cloud Chase of 21 Km. Pine Path of 10 Km and Crystal Stream of 5 Km. Participation was in all age groups in each category. The overall participation was over 1900 with 347 in 21Km Half Marathon, 826 in 10 Km and 776 in 5 Km categories.
Participants were provided with Medals, Certificates in recognition of their efforts, and T-Shirts as souvenirs.
Cash prizes worth Rs 18.15 lakhs were awarded to 48 runners of various categories. Besides this 150 consolation prizes were also given away.
Under the Overall category Kailash Chaudhary from 20 Assam Rifles was the winner in 21 Km run with the timing of 01:05:30 hrs and Miss Anjali Kumari from Bihar was the winner in the Female category with the timing of 01:19:43 hrs
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal Surat Singh appreciated the enthusiasm and spirit of the participants and the spectators.
The Assam Rifles popularly known as the 'Sentinels of the North East’ is committed to peace and development of the North East. It regularly conducts numerous events promoting the "Fit India Movement".
The event which is aimed to foster a culture of wellness, fitness, and togetherness in the North East is growing in popularity year on year more than doubling the number of participants as compared to last year.
The event has been promoted as the first Green Marathon in North East with zero plastic promoting Recycling of the waste.
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